September 14, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Please stand and join us in the pledge of allegiance.


     AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Policy BDA, Board of Education Meetings

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A complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the back wall of the Board of Education meeting room.

Public Comment Sign In Procedure - Anyone wishing to address the Board of Education must submit a written request form, found on the public’s table, prior to Public Comments.

The Board reserves the right to move into closed session to protect the public interest or needless injury to the reputation of an individual for any action item listed on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, change the order of the agenda to accommodate unforeseen issues related to an agenda item.

     AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

Rationale:  At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.



 AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the August 24,2015 meeting; September Financial Reports; September Bills in the amount of $270,720.97 for the General Fund and $4,526.94 for the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund (QCPUF); and a probationary contract for Paige Hiffernan, Seymour Kindergarten effective Sept. 4, 2015 . Prior to the meeting Bob Brown and Jeff Zdan reviewed bills.


     AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDG, Minutes          


AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy   DIC, Financial Reports and Statements

 

AdvancED Standard 4.1 – The system engages in a systematic process to recruit,employ, and retain a sufficient number of qualified professional and support staff to fulfill their roles and responsibilities and support the purpose and direction of the system, individual schools, and educational programs. Board Policy GCPB, Resignation of Certified Staff Members

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     AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

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    AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties and AG, Reporting to the Public

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     AdvancED Standard 2.4 - Leadership and staff at all levels of the system foster a culture consistent with the system's purpose and direction.  Policy CBA, Responsibilities of the Superintendent

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Dr. Adler will review the Board of Education Goals process.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

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The current levy for this budget is under the levy limitation of $1.05.  Of that amount $.95 will come from Learning Community Common Levy Proceeds. The combined levy for all funds for 2015-16 is $1.2661 which represents no change from the previous year.  Hearings for public comment regarding the proposed budget were held at 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. prior to this board meeting.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively.  Board Policy DB, Annual Operating Budget

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The 2015-16 budget requires the following property tax request.

 

                        General Fund                           $1,563,453.00             0.1000

                        Voluntary Separation               $   299,368.00             0.0146

                        Bond Fund                               $2,640,408.00             0.1689

                        Qualified Capital Purpose        $   508,642.00             0.0325

                        Total All Funds                         $4,941,871.00             0.3126

 

 

 

 

AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively.  Board Policy DB, Annual Operating Budget

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Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will update the Board on District Achievement.

 

 

 AdvancEd Standard 1.1 - The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success.  Board Policy, AG, Reporting to the Public

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

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 AdvancED Standard 2.1 The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

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AdvancED Standard 2.1 The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

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The Board reserves the right to move into closed session to protect the public interest or needless injury to the reputation of an individual for any action item listed on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, change the order of the agenda to accommodate unforeseen issues related to an agenda item.

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Meeting Content

1. Did we achieve the goal we set for the meeting?
2. Did we solve problems, make decisions or develop ideas that we can deliver?

Meeting Process

1. How did we go about reaching our goals during the meeting?
2. Were the right people involved?
3. Did we have active/engaged participation from everyone?

 

Rationale:  Supplemental Documents include the following:

2015-16 Student/Staff Count

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                        NASB 2015 Area Membership Meeting – September 16, 2015 – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., September 28, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., October 12, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        State Education Conference – November 18-20, 2015

                                    LaVista Conference Center/Embassy Suites